Course contact details
Conducting Administrator
Email:conducting@ram.ac.uk
Phone:020 7873 7405
Enquiries
Email:admissions@ram.ac.uk
Phone:020 7873 7373
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
Marylebone Road
Westminster
NW1 5HT
Master of Music (Conducting: Orchestral) (Taught)
- Master of Music
- 2 Years
- Full-Time
- 14 September 2027
- Postgraduate
- Main Site
- Course scheme
- UCAS Conservatoires
- Awarded by:
- University of London
Course summary
The Academy’s postgraduate conducting course is internationally recognised as one of the foremost programmes for training conductors. Our students have many opportunities to work with talented players and singers in a variety of settings, from two-piano workshops and intimate chamber ensembles to full symphony orchestra. Academy conductors work in a friendly, collaborative and focused environment which prepares them for professional conducting careers. The programme path (MA or MMus) can be discussed at the entrance interview and adjusted as appropriate, you are not tied to the option you choose when you submit your application in UCAS Conservatoires.
Course details
Principal study options
During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:
Instrument/specialisms
For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.
Primary instrument/specialism
- Conducting (Orchestral)
Assessment method
Please see the information on https://www.ram.ac.uk/study/about-our-courses
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Master of Music • Full-Time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 14 September 2027
Apply by
1 October 2026
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 801F
- Institution code:
- R53
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Royal Academy of Music, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.
Apply by
1 October 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 801F
- Institution code:
- R53
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Bachelor Degree with Honours, or APEL equivalent. https://www.ram.ac.uk/study/entry-requirements
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- Other
- If you are applying for the MMus, you must provide one piece of academic written work and a Project Proposal. http://www.ram.ac.uk/apply
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Minimum score of 5.5 in every section of the test |
| PTE Academic | 76 | Minimum score of 59 in every section of the test |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 95 | Minimum scores for Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17 |
We accept IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition. PTE Academic, PTE Academic Online and Cambridge C1 Advanced.https://www.ram.ac.uk/study/entry-requirements
Assessment locations
In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.
Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.
Single specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| London | £100 |
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| London | Not Applicable |
Additional Information
Please see the information on https://www.ram.ac.uk/departments/conducting. The round 1 recordings are assessed by the Conducting department entry panel. You will be informed around the middle of January whether you have been selected for the second round live assessment in London, this will take place over two days in February and includes conducting an ensemble, conducting two pianos, aural tests and interviews.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The tuition fee rates are published on our website's Fees and Funding page.
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries : Masters degrees
Entrance Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit following entrance assessment during our advertised audition sessions. There is no separate scholarship application process, and entrance scholarship awards are confirmed in candidates' offer details.
We have information about possible external funding sources on our Fees and Funding page and students joining this course can apply for an Academy Financial Assistance Bursary.
The UK Student Finance Company allows eligible students to apply for a Master's loan: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
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